If you are after a Whiskey Sour riff that is perfectly sweet but also nicely smokey, then a Rye-Blackberry Cocktail might be the cure. With Rye Whiskey, Blackberry Preserve and Bruto Americano, this is the ideal late summer sipper.
“Since Juan, Vanessa’s faithful PA, had abandoned her to go out on a bird-watching hike with the quiet, although slightly sinister looking local ranger, Vanessa found herself having to make her evening cocktail herself. While normally she would have waited for Juan’s return before consuming her creation, the mere effort of crushing all that ice, had lead her to conclusion that sometimes cocktail-ing is hard work.”
In a rocks glass, combine all of the ingredients, except for the ice and cinnamon stick. Fill the glass halfway with ice and stir to chill, then fill with more crushed ice.
Charred Cinnamon Stick